He is also known for his quarrels with his clan chief, Simon Fraser, 11th Lord Lovat who switched sides several times during the Jacobite risings.
[2][3] James Fraser of Castle Leathers received his commission as a Major from Brigadier-General Sir Alexander Grant, the Lord-Lieutenant of the county of Inverness-shire.
[3] At the time of the Disarming Act 1715, James Fraser of Castle Leathers gave up 36 guns, 30 swords and one pair of pistols.
[4] A portrait of Major James Fraser of Castle Leathers which was painted by John Vanderbank in about 1720 is available on the National Galleries of Scotland website.
[6][7] Major James Fraser of Castle Leathers married Jean or Janet, daughter of Sir Robert Dunbar of Grange Hill, near Forres with issue: Major James Fraser of Castle Leathers also had several daughters, eleven children in all.